No matter what hairstyle you wear, thick, heavy hair can be difficult to manage.It is possible to thin it out and make it easier to style.Thin it with shears, style it differently to make it look better, and change your haircare routine to reduce thickness.
Step 1: Purchase a pair of shears.
Thinning shears look similar to scissors with a thick, serrated edge.The hair that is cut is designed to hold its shape and style but has less volume and density.The shears can be found in the hair care section of most department stores.
Step 2: Clean, dry hair is what you should start working with.
If you want to thin your hair, wash and dry it as normal.If you use a blow dryer, you should style your hair that way.It's important that your hair is as close to its normal texture as possible.You can't over-thinning your hair.If you want to thin your hair, don't use styling products.These can change the look of your hair, which will affect your ability to thin it.
Step 3: A wide section of hair is needed to thin.
Thin a section at a time and the same amount around your head.If you want to focus on the ends of the section you have, hold the first section away from your head and clip the rest back.It is difficult to thin hair that is close to the scalp if you have shorter hair.
Step 4: You can use the shears to cut your hair.
Place the scissors with the edge facing down and the shears at a 45 degree angle from the end of your hair.Close the shears and open them.Close them over the hair again, moving them down 1 inch.Continue until you reach the bottom of your hair.The hair will be thinner underneath if you face the serrated edge down.Start too close to the roots.You want to cut about 1 inch from the ends of the strands of hair with thinning shears.You may end up with a weird texture if you cut too close to the roots.
Step 5: The hair has a thin section.
Cut hair can be removed with a comb.Then, look at the new section.Take the section and compare it to the rest of your hair.If you think the hair is too thick, you can cut it with the shears.If you have to, you can move further up the shaft of the hair.
Step 6: Continue with the rest of your hair.
Section by section, use the same method to thin out your hair.Try to make the same number of cuts for each section.After you thin it, comb it out to compare it to the rest of your hair.It will help to keep the cut even.If you can't see the back of your head from a mirror, you should use a hand-held mirror to look at it.If you can, you may want to have someone trim the back of your hair.
Step 7: If the ends of your hair are full, you should get a longer cut.
If you have thick, bushy ends, they can rise to a point at the top of your head, making your hair unbalanced.For an overall look that is sleeker and less poofy, layers help to redistribute the volume.Tell your hairdresser that your hair is too full and heavy on the bottom, and that you would prefer long layers for a thinner look.Cut areas with more thickness tend to be less tolerant of blunt cuts.If you're growing your hair from a shorter style, it's a good idea to ask for more layers.
Step 8: It's easy to style your hair with a blow dryer.
Start at the roots and work your way down to the ends.As you apply heat to the top of the hair, place a round brush underneath it to brush it in a downward motion.If you want to add a small curl, you can just let the hair slide through the brush.If you want to make your hair look thicker, try to avoid pulling up on the hair as you dry it with the brush.The water from the hair can cause it to look bad after drying.It is possible to keep the hair looking sleek with a product like argan hair oil.
Step 9: A flat iron can be used.
Flat irons use hot metal plates to make hair thin and flat.Make sure your hair is completely dry, then pass the iron over a few sections to make sure it is straight.If you use a flat iron, make sure to apply a heat shield to your hair before styling it.If you want to avoid breakage from the iron pulling on the hair, try not to straighten sections more than 2 times.After 2 passes, increase the heat.You may need to switch to a flat iron that has ceramic, titanium, or tourmaline plates if this still doesn't help.
Step 10: Chemicals can be used for a semi-permanent solution to thick hair.
The chemical structure of the hair can be changed with treatments like the Brazilian Blowout.A hairdresser will apply the chemical to your hair in a multi-step process that involves heating the hair and styling it to be straight and smooth.Depending on your hair and the treatment, touch ups and re- applications are required every few months.These treatments can be expensive and can cause irritation in the air when applied to the hair.You might want to consider other options if you have budget constraints or have had a reaction to chemical treatments in the past.
Step 11: You can wash your hair in cold water.
If you wash your hair with hot water it will cause the hair shaft to open.Using cold water causes the hair shaft to lie flat, resulting in sleeker, shinier, less puffy-looking hair.If you don't like cold showers, go for warm showers.The slightly reduced temperature will help your hair look thinner.If you want to wash your hair separately from your body, you could put it in a shower cap and then wash it separately in cold water.
Step 12: You should only wash your hair a few times a week.
If you want to keep your hair healthy, wash it every 3-4 days.You can rinse your hair with cool water the rest of the time.It may take some time to get used to this new routine, but you can use products like dry shampoo to keep your hair looking fresh.If you want to clean your hair, use a quarter-sized amount of non-volumizing cleanser.Natural oils in your hair keep it healthy and sleek.This can cause your hair to grow out.
Step 13: Instead of conditioner, use apple cider vinegar.
You can use a spray bottle or an old conditioner to make a conditioner.When you wash your hair, apply it all over it and rinse it out.When your hair is dry, it will look soft and shiny.It is possible to make your hair look thicker with conditioner.Apple cider is similar to a conditioner, but won't coat your hair.Be aware that apple cider vinegar has a strong smell, so you may want to apply it lightly to make sure your hair and scalp don't absorb it.A conditioning spray is a great way to disguise the scent of your shower.
Step 14: Use hair products to reduce hair volume.
There are a variety of products on the market that are designed to tame unruly hair.You can either apply it before or after styling your hair, depending on the product.If you have curly or textured hair, look for products that are specifically made for it.They can help keep the hair natural.Use products that are not made to increase volume.